I know this thread is going a different direction, but State Senator Galluccio did receive only a wrist slap. Two previous DWIs (OUI here in the Commonwealth) and then driving off, perhaps to let him sober up, after the most recent accident. The State Senate President has raised questions as to if Mr Galluccio can continue in office. We can only hope.

Re party affiliation, only five of the 40 State Senators are Republicans. With regard to the Great and General Court, Democrat is the way to bet.